I've been wearing at least some form of heel since I was 15 (11 years) and stiletto's for the past four years.
Last month a spent a week working in trainers (had to) and even though since then I've gone back to heels, the calf - the lowest part just above my ankle - of my right leg always seems to 'shoot through' whenever I put my foot down. Stepping out of my shoes isn't a problem but walking around the house barefoot, everytime I get up off the couch or out of bed I get a short sharp pain. Since I'm at home a lot I spend a lot of time barefoot or at least standing flat on the ground and it's really èvery time I put my foot down.
I know the tendons (or something to that effect) stretch in and out and need some time to readjust but it's been over a month now since the trainers-week, what could be up?
2006-10-10 06:54:34 · 7 answers · asked by Elle Dee 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
ROFL hooker-like? Actually I'd be flattered... then I'd thump the guy obviously... ;)
2006-10-10 07:26:03 · update #1
It's the tendons.... When you wear heels all the time, the tendon running down the back of your calf doesn't get to stretch. If you go straight from heels to trainers for an entire week, you stretch the tendons out. Then you go back to wearing heels and take them off at home, they are trying to stretch and retract but are not getting a chance to do either for any length of time. Try getting some heels that are half the height of the ones you have now and wearing them for work for a week, then wear flats for a week. You can still wear heels but you do need to alternate. Also after your bath/shower everyday, rub some lotion/oil into the backs of your calf's, whilst you're doing this point your toes down and then up a couple of times whilst massaging the back of your calf. You should feel some improvement within a couple of weeks. Hope this helps.
2006-10-10 07:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by literary_angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you pulled a muscle or tendon, they will heal in time, but it will take a while.
Seems like the problems started when you went back to the trainers. This was a shock to your legs which had adjusted to wearing heels all the time. Either stay away from them and wear high heels all the time, as your feet and legs have adjusted to the high heeled position already. Or, vary the footwear on a daily basis, ie... make sure you wear heels at some point on day where you're in lower heels or flats all day, or the opposite, make sure you wear some lower heels on days where you wear high heels all day.
You should probably always wear some heel, as it will be easier on your muscles.
2006-10-12 14:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by biggie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OUCH.... Good question. I too wear heels almost every day, But I mix it up with running shoes and lower heeled boots sometimes so I dont strain any muscles... I say, do what I do... take some ibuprofin, stay off the heels for a few days and then wear the heels for half a day, if your leg starts to hurt take them off.... and just give yourself a break from them. Good luck
2006-10-10 06:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is because you have made your feet use to the fact of being on your toes for well 11 years so now wen you put ur heel on the floor your calf will pull since its not use to it so you'll have to stretch it back to normal nice and slow Else you'll cause allot of damage
2006-10-10 23:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Elana S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It a condition called ankle equinus. It is the leg muscles reshaping themselves for your High heels. your calf muscle is like a rubber band... when your foot is flat on the ground it is pulled tight. when you go up on tip toe, your calf muscle (rubber band) has slack in it or is loose. when you wear heels long enough your legs will adapt by taking up the slack. Now your Muscle is tight again, This means your muscle will over stretch if you ever wear lower heels. This is how you are getting the pain in your legs. Trust me I know!
2006-10-10 13:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by Aoife M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it might be fascitis and there is no cure except rest and maybe anti - inflammatory pain killers to ease the pain (brufen - take with milk not water).
But changing shoes is good for your feet - you exercise a different group of muscles and your feet are less tired if you change shoes half way through the day at work :o))
2006-10-10 08:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get in the habit of wearing very pretty but low heels (if you must) or flats while at work. You'll look smarter and not so 'hooker like." And, it is safer for you..all around..
2006-10-10 07:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋